K9 Hero

Dox

Montgomery Township Police Department — Montgomeryville, PA

Struck by vehicle German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch January 23, 1985

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Struck by vehicle

Agency

Department Montgomery Township Police Department

Location Montgomeryville, PA

Incident

K9 Dox was struck and killed by a vehicle while chasing one of two burglary suspects on Route 309 near Vilsmeier Road at 12:30 am.

K9 Dox and his handler responded to a burglary in progress at a stereo store. While at the scene one of the suspects fled on foot and K9 Dox was released for an apprehension. As K9 Dox was crossing Route 309 he was fatally struck by an oncoming vehicle.

Both suspects were apprehended and charged with burglary and additional charges.

K9 Dox had served with the Montgomery Township Police Department for two years.